Manufacturing since 1917
- 1917 David Loomis founded LOOMIS PRODUCTS Company.
- 1917 LOOMIS PRODUCTS started with the production of the laboratory platen presses.
- 1938 Spark plug press - isostatic dry bag.
- 1951 First single tilt ram (piston) extruder.
- 1954 First patent for single tilt ram (piston) extruder.
- 1960 First automatic dry bag isostatic press, the LOOMIS PRODUCTS "Isomatic®" (Isomatic is a registered trademark)
- 1962 First controlled decompression valve
- 1962 First 20.000 psi pressure relief valve
- 1962 First carousel type dry bag press, allowing the automatic production of serveral parts; different in shape, size and material composition.
- 1965 Patent for the isostatic dry bag press
- 1965 LOOMIS PRODUCTS "Isomatic®" dry bag press - 20" working ID x 60" Working length. Included the LOOMIS PRODUCTS decompression valve.
- 1966 Largest wet bag Isostatic press of its time
- 1966 First isostatic press with a high-low pressure system, designed for the safety of the machine operators.
- 1970 Karl Kahlefeld acquired LOOMIS PRODUCTS and relocated operations to it's present location in Levittown,PA.
Mr. Kahlefeld is the President / CEO of LOOMIS PRODUCTS (USA) - 1972 First double tilting ram (piston)extruder built.
- 1972 LOOMIS PRODUCTS was responsible for the design and manufacture of the first production equipment to extrude the honeycomb substrate for the automotve catalytic converter. Today LOOMIS PRODUCTS is still the only qualified company to supply equipment for this industry.
- 1975 Patent for the double tilt ram (piston) extruder.
- 1985 First isostatic dry bag press with triple filling of material. Meaning three different materials were filled into the same mold. This machine is used in the refractory industry to produce, for example, Full entry nozzles with Magnesium Oxide inlets and Zirconium Oxide collars.
- 1990 Karl Kahlefeld founded LOOMIS PRODUCTS Kahlefeld GmbH, in Germany to supply the European market.
- 1995 The largest automatic dry bag pressing system in the world today - incorporating 6 pressure vessels.
- 1997 First automatic dry bag fitting press - automatically fills, presses, and unloads a ceramic "T" fitting.
- 2001 LOOMIS PRODUCTS Kahlefeld GmbH (Germany) was acquired by Pia Kahlefeld
- 2001 First Side Swing Extrusion Press
- 2004 New continuous operating piston extrusion press
- 2007 First Side Swing Tilting Press
About Us
LOOMIS PRODUCTS provides innovative and cost effective pressing solutions for the powdered Ceramics, Metals, Plastics, and Composites Industry. We have over 60 years experience in the Engineering, Design and Manufacturing of Isostatic Presses (Wet & Dry Bag), Extruders, and Laboratory Equipment. We also design and manufacture Cutting & Handling systems, as well as a variety of proprietary Hydraulic & Pneumatic components.
Backed by a team of highly skilled Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic Engineering professionals, LOOMIS PRODUCTS is able to satisfy the production needs of our Customers. Our Engineering department incorporates the newest aspects of Design and R&D to develop machine and equipment concepts to the most stringent specifications.
LOOMIS PRODUCTS can offer complete turn-key solutions; from concept to installation and final acceptance. Our Production capabilities, both in the U.S. and Germany, are characterized by extensive knowledge and expertise in fabrication, assembly, and quality control. This provides our solid foundation in the manufacturing of innovative industrial equipment for the powdered material industry.
Our Mission
LOOMIS PRODUCTS is a Design & Manufacturing entity in the field of Isostatic and Extrusion Presses; dedicated to operating in an environmentally safe and quality conscious manner.
The safety and health of our employees, coupled with our absolute commitment to delivering the highest quality product to our valued Customers, governs our daily processes in Sales, Design, Manufacturing, and Service.
New developments, innovative ideas, and state of the art machine design are considered as important a contribution from our employees as are Total Quality and Team work.
Each department is accountable to the bottom line, and program initiatives in the areas of quality improvement, cost effective design, and customer satisfaction have already been implemented; all with positive and productive results!
It is the company's goal to double our sales volume every 3-5 years, and to eventually expand into every industrialized country in the world. Only a progressive and forward looking approach to business will enable us to realize this goal.
The implementation of the ISO 9001-2008 Total Quality Standard is a shared commitment from each employee. This commitment is a prerequisite for the future growth of the Company, and will ultimately benefit all Loomis customers and employees alike, as well as allow the Company to succeed.
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